'Absolutely!' CNN panel slams Trump commerce secretary's 'conflict of interest'
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'Absolutely!' CNN panel slams Trump commerce secretary's 'conflict of interest'

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CNN's Inside Politics' panel slammed Donald Trump's Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick Thursday for blatantly promoting Tesla stock in an effort to help owner Elon Musk. Tesla has seen its stocks slump since Musk's affiliation with President Donald Trump and stewardship of the vastly unpopular Department of Government Efficiency, that has slashed whole departments and thousands of government jobs. "Apparently there's a push to buy Tesla stock from the commerce secretary," Manu Raju said to introduce a clip of Fox News, where Lutnick told Jesse Watters about the benefits of buying Tesla stock. After the clip ended, Raju interjected, "I mean, this is the commerce secretary telling people to buy Tesla stock.

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Trump official's promotion of Tesla flops as shares sink again
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1 week ago

Trump official's promotion of Tesla flops as shares sink again

Raw Story  

Trump Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on Wednesday went on Fox News to aggressively promote the flagship company owned by billionaire Elon Musk. But as Axios reports, Lutnick's pitch to Fox viewers to invest in Tesla seems to have flopped as shares in the company sank again ahead of the opening bell on Thursday morning. Axios adds that Wedbush Securities' Dan …

'Shameful': Trump official sparks outrage with 'illegal' call to 'buy Tesla' stock
1 week ago

'Shameful': Trump official sparks outrage with 'illegal' call to 'buy Tesla' stock

Raw Story  

A Trump administration official's call for Fox News viewers to "buy Tesla" sparked a flood of outrage on social media Wednesday night. Howard Lutnick, Trump's Commerce Secretary, appeared on "Jesse Watters Primetime" where he hawked Elon Musk's "next-generation" electric vehicles amid violent protests and slumping sales. "When Kellyanne Conway encouraged Fox viewers to buy Ivanka Trump's clothing line, the top …

'Knives out': CNN reports top Trump official becoming scapegoat for tariff-induced turmoil
1 week, 2 days ago

'Knives out': CNN reports top Trump official becoming scapegoat for tariff-induced turmoil

Raw Story  

The economic turmoil sparked by President Donald Trump's tariffs has left many administration officials looking for a scapegoat and CNN reports that many are settling on Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to take the fall. According to CNN's sources, Lutnick has angered administration officials by getting out ahead of Trump's trade policy announcements, even going so far as to contradict the …

Howard Lutnick’s role as tariff cheerleader faces mounting scrutiny amid market turmoil
1 week, 2 days ago

Howard Lutnick’s role as tariff cheerleader faces mounting scrutiny amid market turmoil

CNN  

CNN — Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick was adamant: The US is not headed toward recession. No chance,” Lutnick said on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” one of dozens of TV appearances he’s made in touting the Trump administration’s tariff agenda. “And he was much more attuned to how positions played politically.” In a statement to CNN, Navarro said: “I’m working with …

Trump Cabinet secretary could be 'forced to take the fall' for tariff chaos: report
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Trump Cabinet secretary could be 'forced to take the fall' for tariff chaos: report

Raw Story  

Financial markets are still reeling from this week's back-and-forth with the United States' key trade partners, as President Donald Trump announced and then almost immediately withdrew crippling new tariffs. According to the outlet, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick — who co-chaired Trump's presidential transition team along with former World Wrestling Entertainment executive Linda McMahon — could be out of a job …

Trump Cabinet secretary could be 'forced to take the fall' for tariff chaos: report
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Trump Cabinet secretary could be 'forced to take the fall' for tariff chaos: report

Raw Story  

Financial markets are still reeling from this week's back-and-forth with the United States' key trade partners, as President Donald Trump announced and then almost immediately withdrew crippling new tariffs. According to the outlet, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick — who co-chaired Trump's presidential transition team along with former World Wrestling Entertainment executive Linda McMahon — could be out of a job …

'Going to buy one': Trump to promote Tesla cars at White House event as stock tanks
2 weeks, 1 day ago

'Going to buy one': Trump to promote Tesla cars at White House event as stock tanks

Raw Story  

President Donald Trump intends to do a promotional event for the Tesla automotive company after billionaire Elon Musk's company became the worst performing stock of 2025. During Tuesday's White House briefing, Fox News correspondent Peter Doocy asked about the president's pledge to buy a Tesla. "President Trump says he's going to buy a Tesla today," Doocy noted. "He's intent on, …

Tesla shares slide as Wall Street is turning its back on Elon Musk
3 weeks ago

Tesla shares slide as Wall Street is turning its back on Elon Musk

CNN  

New York CNN — Liberals and government employees aren’t the only people angry with Elon Musk. Shares of Tesla shot up 91% after election day, peaking just before Christmas, as investors anticipated Musk and his car company would be big winners as a result of Donald Trump’s second term as president. I think this could be the year the Tesla’s …

Tesla shares slide as Wall Street is turning its back on Elon Musk
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3 weeks ago

Tesla shares slide as Wall Street is turning its back on Elon Musk

CNN  

New York CNN — Liberals and government employees aren’t the only people angry with Elon Musk. Shares of Tesla shot up 91% after election day, peaking just before Christmas, as investors anticipated Musk and his car company would be big winners as a result of Donald Trump’s second term as president. I think this could be the year the Tesla’s …

Senate confirms Howard Lutnick as commerce secretary, a key role for Trump’s trade agenda
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1 month, 1 week ago

Senate confirms Howard Lutnick as commerce secretary, a key role for Trump’s trade agenda

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Senate confirmed wealthy financier Howard Lutnick as commerce secretary Tuesday, putting in place a staunch supporter of President Donald Trump’s hardline trade polices. At the Commerce Department, Lutnick, who was CEO at the investment firm Cantor Fitzgerald, will oversee 50,000 employees who do everything from collecting economic statistics to running the census to issuing weather reports. But …

U.S. lawmakers due to confirm Howard Lutnick as commerce secretary
1 month, 1 week ago

U.S. lawmakers due to confirm Howard Lutnick as commerce secretary

Raw Story  

by Beiyi SEOW The U.S. Senate is expected to confirm Wall Street billionaire Howard Lutnick as commerce secretary Tuesday, a key step towards the rollout of President Donald Trump's "America First" trade policy with tariffs used as a broad negotiation tool. And the Commerce Department is in charge of a nearly $53 billion program involving subsidies to stimulate the U.S. …

Trump’s Commerce Secretary nominee, Howard Lutnick, vows to sell his business interests in 90 days
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump’s Commerce Secretary nominee, Howard Lutnick, vows to sell his business interests in 90 days

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Billionaire financier Howard Lutnick, President Donald Trump’s choice to lead the Commerce Department, said Wednesday that he would sell all of his business holdings within 90 days. “I will divest, I will sell all of my interests, my business interests, all of my assets, everything,’' Lutnick said in a confirmation hearing Wednesday before the Senate Committee on Commerce, …

Trump's Commerce Secretary nominee, Howard Lutnick, vows to sell his business interests in 90 days
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump's Commerce Secretary nominee, Howard Lutnick, vows to sell his business interests in 90 days

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Billionaire financier Howard Lutnick, President …

Trump's pick for Commerce Secretary is Howard Lutnick. Here's what to know
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump's pick for Commerce Secretary is Howard Lutnick. Here's what to know

NPR  

Trump's pick for Commerce Secretary is Howard Lutnick. Lutnick led President Trump's transition team, enthusiastically supporting plans to impose more tariffs on imported goods and parts. Here's what happened at the hearing Howard Lutnick, the billionaire Wall Street CEO, fielded questions about tariffs' impact on U.S. manufacturers and farmers, federal funding for broadband access, China's progress on artificial intelligence and …

Trump names billionaire and longtime pal Howard Lutnick as commerce secretary
4 months, 1 week ago

Trump names billionaire and longtime pal Howard Lutnick as commerce secretary

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy President-elect Donald Trump has chosen financial services CEO and transition …

US President-elect Donald Trump names Howard Lutnick as commerce secretary
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4 months, 1 week ago

US President-elect Donald Trump names Howard Lutnick as commerce secretary

India Today  

US President-elect Donald Trump nominated Howard Lutnick, the co-chair of his transition team, as his commerce secretary on Tuesday -- a choice set to bring a tougher stance on China from the incoming administration. Lutnick will also lead the country's tariff and trade agenda, with "additional direct responsibility for the Office of the United States Trade Representative," Trump said in …

Trump chooses billionaire and key transition advisor Howard Lutnick for Commerce Secretary
4 months, 1 week ago

Trump chooses billionaire and key transition advisor Howard Lutnick for Commerce Secretary

The Hindu  

President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Howard Lutnick, head of brokerage and investment bank Cantor Fitzgerald and a cryptocurrency enthusiast, as his nominee for commerce secretary, a position in which he'd have a key role in carrying out Mr. Trump's plans to raise and enforce tariffs. Mr. Lutnick is a co-chair of Mr. Trump's transition team, along with Linda McMahon, the …

What to know about Howard Lutnick, Trump’s pick for commerce secretary
4 months, 1 week ago

What to know about Howard Lutnick, Trump’s pick for commerce secretary

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Howard Lutnick, head of brokerage and investment bank Cantor Fitzgerald and cryptocurrency enthusiast, as his nominee for commerce secretary. He was Elon Musk’s pick to lead the Treasury Department Elon Musk and others in Trump’s orbit called on Trump last week to dump previous front-runner for treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, in favor of …

What to know about Howard Lutnick, Trump's pick for commerce secretary
4 months, 1 week ago

What to know about Howard Lutnick, Trump's pick for commerce secretary

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy President-elect Donald Trump has …

Trump chooses billionaire and key transition advisor Howard Lutnick for commerce secretary
4 months, 1 week ago

Trump chooses billionaire and key transition advisor Howard Lutnick for commerce secretary

Live Mint  

Washington, President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Howard Lutnick, head of brokerage and investment bank Cantor Fitzgerald and a cryptocurrency enthusiast, as his nominee for commerce secretary, a position in which he'd have a key role in carrying out Trump's plans to raise and enforce tariffs. Lutnick is a co-chair of Trump's transition team, along with Linda McMahon, the former wrestling …

Trump picks billionaire Wall Street CEO Howard Lutnick as commerce secretary
4 months, 1 week ago

Trump picks billionaire Wall Street CEO Howard Lutnick as commerce secretary

Hindustan Times  

President-elect Donald Trump chose Howard Lutnick, head of brokerage and investment bank Cantor Fitzgerald and a cryptocurrency enthusiast, as his nominee for commerce secretary, a position in which he'd have a key role in carrying out Trump's plans to raise and enforce tariffs. Howard Lutnick, Chairman and CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, gestures as he speaks during a rally for Republican …

Trump taps Howard Lutnick, billionaire and transition team leader, for commerce secretary
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4 months, 1 week ago

Trump taps Howard Lutnick, billionaire and transition team leader, for commerce secretary

Salon  

President-elect Donald Trump said Tuesday he has selected Howard Lutnick, a Wall Street executive, transition team leader and cryptocurrency fan, to serve as commerce secretary. Lutnick is head of brokerage and investment bank Cantor Fitzgerald and co-chairs Trump's transition team along with Linda McMahon, the former wrestling executive who previously led Trump’s Small Business Administration, per The Associated Press. In …

What to know about Howard Lutnick, Trump’s pick for Commerce secretary
4 months, 1 week ago

What to know about Howard Lutnick, Trump’s pick for Commerce secretary

LA Times  

Howard Lutnick speaks at a Trump rally at Madison Square Garden in New York last month. President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Howard Lutnick, head of the brokerage and investment bank Cantor Fitzgerald and a cryptocurrency enthusiast, as his nominee for Commerce secretary. Elon Musk wanted him for the post Elon Musk and others in Trump’s orbit called on Trump last …

Trump picks Wall Street CEO Howard Lutnick as commerce secretary
4 months, 1 week ago

Trump picks Wall Street CEO Howard Lutnick as commerce secretary

NPR  

Trump picks Wall Street CEO Howard Lutnick as commerce secretary Lutnick, a billionaire investor who has been overseeing Trump's transition, will oversee a sweeping federal bureaucracy and have a role in enforcing Trump's promised tariffs. Trump also named a close ally to be his new commerce secretary, Howard Lutnick. But Commerce also has this big role to play in the …

Musk is fighting with top Trump adviser on cabinet picks as Tesla CEO’s influence grows
4 months, 1 week ago

Musk is fighting with top Trump adviser on cabinet picks as Tesla CEO’s influence grows

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Musk is clashing with longtime Trump attorney and adviser Boris Epshteyn, including questioning his …

Messy fight for Trump’s treasury chief spills into public
4 months, 1 week ago

Messy fight for Trump’s treasury chief spills into public

Live Mint  

A messy fight over who should be President-elect Donald Trump’s Treasury secretary has played out privately at Mar-a-Lago in recent days. Musk’s support for Lutnick even went as far as to discredit another finalist for the job, investor Scott Bessent, whom Trump has expressed great admiration for and who is considered a top contender. Earlier this week, Lutnick caught wind …

Musk Throws Support to Lutnick Over Bessent in Treasury Race
4 months, 1 week ago

Musk Throws Support to Lutnick Over Bessent in Treasury Race

Live Mint  

Billionaire Elon Musk voiced support for Howard Lutnick in the race to be President-elect Donald Trump’s next Treasury secretary as warring camps make final pushes for the coveted cabinet post. Here’s the latests from the transition: Trump Backs Whatley The president-elect used a gathering Friday night at his Mar-a-Lago club to publicly endorse Republican National Committee co-chair Michael Whatley for …

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